Theresa Johnson: From Employee to CEO with $55 Million in Sales

In 2005, Theresa Johnson bought a pottery studio with a credit card, charging $25,000. Twenty years later, her company has sales reaching $55 million.

Speaking to BusinessInsider, Johnson recalled that the president of the company where she worked encouraged her to start her own business. As a single parent, Johnson took the risk, and her choice proved decisive. The studio operated seven days a week, with the help of her daughter, Scout.

Theresa Johnson's experience proves how taking risks, hard work, and perseverance can create new opportunities.